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TYB 403

1979 Austin A30

Blue Petrol 824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 403
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine824cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 94,690 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 May 2009 64,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,690 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyre sidewalls cracked

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear panel and boot floor corroded

unable to open rear doors

How Reliable is the Austin A30?

Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
brake recording little or no effort 44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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TYB 403 is a 1979 Austin A30 in Blue with a 824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Austin A30 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYB 403, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 47 years old, this Austin A30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TYB 403 registered?

TYB 403 is a 1979 Austin A30, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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